Nebbiolo d'Alba Superior D.O.C.

Technical notes: black grape variety, produces medium-sized pyramid-shaped bunches with small grapes.

Maximum production 90 Q per hectare.

Main vine of Piedmont from which the wines that have made Piedmontese wine production great in the world are obtained.

A polymorphic vine, it produces wines of great structure and suitable for ageing.

In all its versions, Nebbiolo has a common thread: elegance. The important tannic structure, deep, very fine and spicy aromas combine to create a bouquet that is sometimes important and austere, other times fresh and fragrant.

For Nebbiolo d'Alba, a minimum ageing period of one year, of which at least six months in wood, is obligatory and necessary.

The winery has chosen to use large barrels for Nebbiolo d'Alba

CLASSIFIED D.O.C.

Vinification: fermentation in steel, ageing for 18 months in large oak casks

Colour: ruby red with orange reflections, brilliant just right for the type of wine.

Bouquet: warm, enveloping, heady, complex. Aromatic and balsamic notes in the opening followed and supported by woody scents, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon with a citrus finish. Fine and persistent.

Taste: full and voluminous, warm and soft. Smooth but still fresh tannins and good acidity are excellent prerequisites for further bottle ageing. Leather, precious woods, spices return with a bitterish finish typical of Nebbiolo. Great structure and finesse, perfect taste-olfactory balance.

Pairings: important, elaborate main courses, grilled meat, blue cheeses, special and daring pairing with chocolate.

TASTING NEBBIOLO D'ALBA 2018:

Alcohol: 13.40

Total acidity: 5.31

Extract : 26.7